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Frustration grows as families question why the sick and disabled aren t getting covid vaccine

Author of the article: Jennifer Hamilton-McCharles Publishing date: Apr 13, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  4 minute read  •  Paige Shemilt wants to know when those with severe health conditions will be able to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Shemilt said she is advocating for her husband Jordan Gardiner, a paramedic who is on medical leave with cystic fibrosis and colon cancer. Submitted Article content Paige Shemilt and Michelle Jackett want to know why their loved ones are being pushed down the COVID-19 vaccine line. Shemilt is advocating for her husband, Jordan Gardiner, a paramedic who is on leave due to medical issues that include cystic fibrosis and colon cancer.

NBPSDHU Schools to remain open during Stay At Home Order

NBPSDHU Schools to remain open during Stay At Home Order SHARE ON: Photo credit NBPSDHU Zoom Update Schools in the North Bay Parry Sound District will remain open for in-person learning during the Stay-at-Home order. Shannon Mantha, the region’s Executive Director of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer, said the health unit continues to support in-person learning for students in the district during the provincial shutdown. “Earlier this week both Peel and Toronto Public Health issued orders […] to close their schools for in-person learning and move to strictly virtual learning,” Mantha said.  She noted that both these health unit districts have seen significant increases in case counts as well as the rapid spread of variants within the community. 

Vaccine appointments open for residents 60 to 69 years old in NBPS District

Vaccine appointments open for residents 60 to 69 years old in NBPS District SHARE ON: Photo: First Nations Health Authority/Twitter Residents in the North Bay Parry Sound District born in 1961 or before can now book an appointment online to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The local health unit says those between the ages of 60 and 69 can book online at ontario.ca/BookVaccine, or by calling the Health Unit from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 1-800-563-2808.  Appointments cannot be made in person through the Health Unit and a list of local clinics and more information on booking appointments can be found on the Health Unit website at www.myhealthunit.ca.

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